FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus SZ-15

Here is a extended assessment of the FujiFilm F70EXR versus Olympus SZ-15, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the F70EXR (10MP) and SZ-15 (16MP) and the F70EXR (1/2") and SZ-15 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The F70EXR was unveiled 4 years before the SZ-15 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the F70EXR scores against the SZ-15 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR and Olympus SZ-15. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm F70EXR Gallery and Olympus SZ-15 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm F70EXR has external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-15 has sizing of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm F70EXR versus Olympus SZ-15 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the F70EXR and the SZ-15.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the F70EXR and SZ-15 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The visual below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the F70EXR and SZ-15.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The F70EXR using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus SZ-15 will offer you greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older F70EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.